Man suffers ‘significant’ injuries in bike crash
A man has been taken to Bundaberg Hospital after a car and his motorbike collided on the Bruce Highway.
Police & Courts
How businessman tried to sue police for $750k after bitter realty stoush
A regional Qld businessman who accused police of unlawful arrest and conspiracy has lost his claim against them, with the Supreme Court revealing extraordinary new details about his behaviour in another civil matter.
Teen taken to Bundaberg Hospital after single-vehicle rollover
A male teen was taken in a stable condition to Bundaberg Hospital after a single-vehicle rollover on Sunday afternoon.
Star footy player to prisoner: Judge tells rape denier ‘clearly it was you’
A judge has rebuked the actions of a young Brisbane rapist who he said, “only stopped because a witness disturbed him”.
Man in 20s suffers ‘life-threatening’ head injuries in crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after two people in their 20s were injured, one seriously, near Bundaberg.
Major miscommunication in alleged metal pipe attack case
Four years after a young man suffered critical head injuries, allegedly at the hands of his pipe-wielding neighbour, the stage was set for sentencing. There was just one problem.
Tomahawk, crazed karaoke: ‘Neighbour from hell’ stalks terrified trio
Deep in drug-induced psychosis, a stalker terrorised his Qld neighbours for more than a year, causing one to quit night shift work and making the family feel like they could not go outdoors. DETAILS.
Rare moment of grace in courtroom highlights holes in social fabric
Court can be shocking and mundane, but sometimes it also brings a rare moment of humility and compassion while shining a light on societal issues, Carlie Walker writes.
‘On lunch, no supervision’: Why Qld daycare is charged with toddler’s death
Whimsically named the Bumble Bee room, a quiet space in a childcare centre became the backdrop for a tragedy which devastated a two-year-old’s family and landed the business in court.
Deportation looms for exploited worker after cannabis farm raid
A man lured to Australia under false promises, forced to work without pay and caught up in a drug operation at a cannabis farm is set to be deported after more than 300 days behind bars.
‘Worker’s skull exposed’: Construction company’s alleged crane fail
A catastrophic crane accident which left a Qld construction worker with gruesome head injuries has been detailed in court documents as the safety watchdog slams alleged qualification and exclusion zone breaches.
‘See you soon’: Stalker and abuser sent woman photos of his penis, gun
A spray painter and serial abuser who struck again less than a month after getting out of jail sent his victim multiple threatening and harassing messages, including photos of his penis and threats to publish nude photos of her if she did not reciprocate.
Two toddlers injured, woman in 20s trapped in serious crash
A rollover near Bundaberg involving two women and two toddlers has left one of the women trapped and with spinal injuries, and another with head injuries.
Driver killed after car crashes into tree
A 56-year-old man has died after his vehicle crashed into a tree after a horror weekend on Queensland roads which claimed three other lives, including that of a teenage driver in a collision with a motorcycle.
‘1000L, flares lit’: Bruce bypass fuel thief leads cops in wild bush chase
A Queensland concreter’s attempts to steal 1000L of fuel from a construction site on the $1 billion Gympie Bypass before being chased by the police dog squad came to a tendon-exposing end.
‘I didn’t know it was illegal’: Man caught with 1000+ child abuse files
A Bundaberg father claimed he didn’t know downloading child exploitation material was against the law after police found more than 1000 incriminating files on his two phones.
Disgraced Qld school teacher admits to indecent treatment of 9yo student
A disgraced Queensland school teacher now working in a different job has confessed to the indecent treatment of a nine-year-old female student in his care. *DISTRESSING CONTENT
Man on trial for allegedly raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter
A Bundaberg stepfather has pleaded not guilty and is on trial in the District Court this week for the alleged rape of his 12-year-old stepdaughter.
Watch: Randy robbers’ rear entry adult store smash and grab
CCTV footage has captured two frisky thieves filling wheelie bins with thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen sex toys only to return and make an even more mindboggling move. VIDEO.
Taxi driver loses bid for protection against alleged workplace bullying
A Bundaberg taxi driver has lost her bid for protection against alleged workplace bullying after Australia’s employment watchdog found she was not covered by the legislation.
Residents fear massive fire was arson but no police probe yet
Police say there are no investigations underway into the cause of a fire which torched Harriet Island in the middle of Bundaberg on Saturday night after what many believe was an act of arson.
‘White racist sl*t’: Motel manager’s rage sparks concerns
A shocking Facebook video captures the heated moment a Bundaberg North Motel manager yells at two women as they leave the Kulua Motel. SEE THE VIDEO
Forensic evidence hold up in MP’s alleged rape investigation
More than four months after a Qld MP made a rape and drink spiking complaint to police, the investigation continues. But she says she is focusing on what is in her control – campaigning for the election.
Investigations continue after young men ejected from LandCruiser
What led to two men in their 20s being thrown from a LandCruiser on a Qld highway, leaving them with life-threatening injuries, is being investigated by police who are calling for information.
WATCH: Man armed with golf club goes on beachside rampage
Residents of a beachside suburb have been shocked by the actions of an agitated man armed with a golf club as he ran amok following an earlier altercation. SEE THE VIDEO
Teen terrorised, bashed his girlfriend in rural donga for months
Despite broken bones, infected internal abscesses and cauliflower ears from repeated bashings, a teenage girl managed to trick her monster boyfriend and escape after six months. Here is how:
Meth, marijuana trafficker’s $45k, 4.5kg purchase from TikTok found in chat
A single dad raising his son solo since he was an 18-month-old has been jailed after he was caught peddling drugs.
‘Gave him a warning’: Outrage over dramatic e-scooter crash
A couple involved in a dramatic e-scooter and car crash is outraged after the 17-year-old rider left the scene without facing charges.
Named: Man, 38, charged with arson after Bundaberg house fire
An alleged arsonist has faced court after a fire broke out at the rear of a low set home occupied by the same family for almost four decades at Millbank earlier this week.
Police to ‘saturate’ Gympie, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg
Shopping centres, public community events, beaches, roads and waterways will be targeted by police across the region from now until August 9, following the launch of Operation Whiskey Legion.
Man flown to hospital with significant arm injury after Bruce Highway accident
A man has been flown to hospital in a rescue helicopter following a single-vehicle rollover on the Bruce Highway in Central Queensland. UPDATES.
‘What alcohol does to me’: Ex-council worker jailed for raping woman at party
An ex-council worker has been jailed for raping a woman as she slept following a party, saying at the time his alcohol consumption had led to the terrible act.
Two dead, third fights for life after horror crash
Two men have been killed and a woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious crash at an intersection near Bundaberg. LATEST.
Woman injured in crash after swerving to avoid kangaroo
A woman was taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries following a Bruce Highway crash after swerving to avoid a large kangaroo.
‘How dare you!’: Rage as family car pushed 30m across intersection
A family was hospitalised and their car seriously damaged in a dramatic incident at a busy intersection in Bundaberg on Wednesday night. The incident is under police investigation, with appeals for witnesses to come forward. See the video:
‘724 calls in 19 days’: Jealous tradie stalks former girlfriend
The details of a Queensland man’s “spiteful tirade” against his ex-partner have been laid bare as he learned his fate for stalking the ‘terrified’ woman after their break-up.
Two motorbike crash on Queensland highway
One man has been taken to hospital after two motorbikes collided on a Queensland highway.
‘Threat to children’: Man found guilty of sexually abusing his stepdaughter
A young Central Queensland girl’s courage has been praised by a judge after her stepfather was found guilty of sexually abusing her.
Warning: How Qld Tinder stalker took down fourth DV victim
A former supervisor in the Queensland mining industry has been exposed as a Tinder stalker and his history of targeting women revealed, with a judge describing him as a “significant risk” to the community.
Serial shoplifter comes undone over thefts, bail breach, party drug
A woman has spent time behind bars after shoplifting from stores throughout Bundaberg, being caught with a dangerous party drug and breaching her bail.
20+ offences: Man accused of stealing, traffic rampage
A man appearing in a Bundaberg court from behind bars has been charged with more than 20 offences including numerous traffic indiscretions and having stolen property.
Critically injured man’s condition improves after serious highway crash
A man’s condition has improved after he was flown to hospital with potentially life threatening injuries following a serious single-vehicle crash which shut a Queensland highway. UPDATES
‘Our organ donor daughter lives on after tragic crash at 19’
Chelsea Maddox’s dreams of becoming a miner and mum ended on a Queensland roadside but three other lives were saved thanks to one conversation long before. VIDEO, UPDATES.
‘Her life had just begun but a recently released road menace stole it’
A brave mother’s powerful message for the parolee driver who caused her teen daughter’s death left them both in tears as a court heard of a horror driving history and tragedy just waiting to happen.
No do-over: Supreme Court says Bundaberg election result must stand
After losing by the finest of margins, Shorne Sanders took the ECQ to court in an attempt to force a re-election in Division 8 of the Bundaberg council. While dismissing the action, Justice James Henry was not altogether kind to the ECQ.
Labourer child molester admits ‘bad things’ but blames drugs
A Fraser Coast father who sexually abused his son confessed his crimes to a neighbour and later told police what he had done, a court has heard.
Taxi driver’s trial on sexual assault charges collapses just hours in
The trial against a Queensland man, who pleaded not guilty sexually assaulting two women during his time as a taxi driver, has collapsed after a judge’s call on CCTV footage.
‘Heart bleeds for him’: Victims’ selfless response after car destroys home
The owners of a Golden Beach home which had a Ford Ranger plough through the front of it last Monday have shown compassion towards the man who was allegedly behind the wheel.
Pool table, bar obliterated: Teens charged over ‘stolen’ ute ram raid
Three teens have been charged over a crash in an allegedly stolen Toyota HiLux which wiped out a pool table and sent furniture flying at a country Queensland pub. PICS, UPDATE.
Sex assault charges against ‘strangler’ truckie sensationally dropped
An ex truck driver, previously jailed over the strangling death of a prostitute and for strangling a sex shop worker, has avoided trial on new charges after they were dropped at the last minute. Read why:
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